‘Dinner/Movie’ fundraiser to benefit fourth-graders

The annual “Dinner and a Movie” fundraiser returns Aug. 12 to Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. Guests will get a taste of the Spanish countryside with a dinner and silent auction to support the park’s California History and Art Program, which is provided free to more than 1,200 Carlsbad fourth-graders each year. This year’s event features a silent auction and an outdoor screening of “Blockade” (1938) starring Carrillo and Henry Fonda. Several dining options are available, including a private tapas reception with the park’s curator. Dining tickets start at $60 each. Tickets must be purchased by Tuesday. Tickets are available at carlsbadconnect.org (Activity No. 23158). Call (760) 476-1042 or visit leocarrilloranch.org. The park is at 6200 Flying LC Lane. Wear appropriate shoes, as the park has irregular earthen and paved surfaces, including stairs and trails.

ESCONDIDO

Children graduate from Safety Academy class

Sixteen children graduated the Safety Academy class taught recently by the Escondido Police Department. The children learned how to report emergencies to 911, anti-bullying strategies, gun safety, and how to avoid being kidnapped. Officers Mario Sainz, Adan Martinez and Therese Ruiz, and volunteer Joe Russell assisted Lt. Al Owens in teaching the class. This was the last class taught by Owens, who retires this month. The classes are offered through the Escondido Parks and Recreation Department; visit recreation.escondido.org.

Food giveaway Aug. 11 at Orange Glen High School

The Feeding America San Diego program will hold a food giveaway from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 11 at Orange Glen High School, 2200 Glenridge Road. Bring your own bags and choose from fresh produce and staple items. First come, first served; open to the public. Call (858) 452-3663.

The Miller Elementary School PTA was awarded the California PTA Spotlight award in Student Achievement at the recent CAPTA convention. The Miller PTA organized a program to introduce students to art history, including elements and techniques. At least one standard from the California Visual Arts Standards per grade level was selected to challenge and reward students. Objectives were created, along with a monthly curriculum of objectives. Because the school does not staff an art teacher, volunteers were enlisted as docents. Student work is displayed throughout the school. PTAs can also be considered for Spotlight awards in the areas of Leadership Development, Environmental, Family Involvement, Membership and Outreach, Collaboration, Advocacy and Student Involvement. Email info@capta.org or visit capta.org.

NORTH COUNTY

Area students honored

▪ Tara Gildersleeve and Jeffrey Elsner of Carlsbad and Julia Osteen of Escondido were named to the spring 2016 Dean’s List at Washington University in St. Louis. Also, Elsner received his degree from the university’s College of Arts and Sciences.

▪ Jack Packwood of Poway was named to the spring 2016 Dean’s List at Greenville College in Greenville, Ill.

▪ Krysten Prescott of Escondido was named to the spring 2016 Dean’s List at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colo. Evelyn Reynoso of Escondido and Kelsey Henry of Oceanside were named to the university’s spring 2016 Honor Roll.

▪ Loraina Stinson of Encinitas and Sam Pratt of Poway were named to the spring 2016 Dean’s List at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wis.

OCEANSIDE

Boys & Girls Clubs receive $5,000 grant from SDG&E

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside received $5,000 in funds from San Diego Gas and Electric to support its STREAMing Ahead program this summer. This program is designed to encourage a greater interest and appreciation for science, technology, research, engineering, the arts, and math, as well as to combat “summer slide.” Research shows that most students lose two months of grade-level equivalency in math skills every summer. With the grant funds, BGCO added educational field trips and engagements with collaborating organizations such as Women in Aviation, Cox Communications, UC Irvine STEM Network and Salk Institute. Email Emily Crisman at ecrisman@bgcoceanside.org, call (760) 433-8920 or visit bgcoceanside.org.

VALLEY CENTER-PAUMA

Student earns award for athletics, academics

Courtesy photo

Riley Baranowski

Riley Baranowski (Courtesy photo)

Riley Baranowski has earned the Ashford Leadership Award, one of 10 awards given annually by the all-volunteer nonprofit Army Advisory Council to teachers and students throughout San Diego. Riley was recognized for his commitment to academics, athletics and community service. That includes playing for USA Baseball San Diego and Valley Center High School and club baseball, and his schoolwork and role as a drummer in the high school bands. He is also a volunteer for the Valley Center Baseball Club and the Valley Center Pauma Music Boosters.

This year, Riley captained the U.S. World Baseball team, which recently played in Hawaii for the World Series and then went on to Seoul, South Korea, for the 35th annual International World Boys Baseball tournament. Visit leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=usworldbaseball.

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